Co-author of Appalachia comic book “Islands in the Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene” Andrew Aydin to speak at WCU

Hurricane Helene was a one-in-a-1000-years storm that devastated Western North Carolina. The land of the sky became islands in the sky. Towns and communities are washed away, but the people remained. Now, a new Appalachian comic book is bringing stories of the survivors, the helpers, their resilience, courage, resourcefulness and most of all love. The […]

Students refresh closets at WCU’s “Thrift the Fit” Event

Spring is the time of year where students clean and refresh closets. At “Thrift the Fit,” students can do both. Western Carolina University’s Health and Wellness hosted “Thrift the Fit” during their “Every Body Week” series of events to promote body positivity and wellness, allowing students to have a positive and uplifting thrift experience on […]